Public Speaking Intro. NotesPart 1

Combining the Practical with the Technical

Miss Teen South Carolina 2007

• You never know when you might have to speak… don’t sound like this when you do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdhMSEqhfg&feature=BFa&list=PL220DEDC6D5A2FBE0&lf=results_main

TED Talk… about nothing

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc&list=PLATeFdECzJp7YSD2MFbkgfYCHo-aVefLx&index=2

The Technical: 1. Communication Process

The Technical: 1. Communication Process

The Technical: 1. Communication Process

• 1. The Message – Your Content

* Written Speech* Information on Notecards* The thoughts / emotion you want

to convey

The Technical: 1. Communication Process

Effective “Messages”What makes these “messages” effective?

• http://youtu.be/WjWDrTXMgF8?t=1m56shttp://

dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-presidents-gatekeepers/videos/must-watch-tear-down-this-wall.htm

This would be pretty cool… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbg9kFDTxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rffLyHrLqMs

So much of your message is “sold” in the first 30 seconds

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_VvIr1KkLo

EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE SPPECH OPENINGS

• Encoding your message effectivelyA. OrganizationB. Clarity and SpecificityC. Focus D. Word Choice and DictionE. Verbal Delivery Clues1. Tone2. Inflection3. Pacing F. Non-Verbal Clues1. Movement2. Gestures

The Big Keys: Communication Process

Speech Example

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26ItndGwZo&feature=related

Make a list of effective verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques and effective elements of the content in this speech.

The Practical - Useful “Encoding” Tips

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URkFAnSvGk4&feature=pyv&ad=5884792548&kw=public%20speaking

1. Know your audience2. Strive for brevity3. Be prepared for blank

thoughts4. Think positive

TED Talk – Body Language

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc&list=PLATeFdECzJp7YSD2MFbkgfYCHo-aVefLx&index=2

Non-Verbal Delivery Technique

• Basic Elements of Speech Delivery

• I. EYE CONTACT

Three Reasons For Establishing Effective Eye Contact

• Engaging Your Audience

• Personalizing Your Speech

• Empowering Your Audience

Effective Eye Contact vs. Ineffective Eye Contact

• Looking “at” vs. Looking “through”

• Establishing Equity Across the Audience

• Finding Comfortable Eyes

Hand Gestures

• What point are the following people making with the gestures you see?

Three Reasons for Using Effective Hand Gestures

• Emphasizing Key Points

• Keeping your audience’s eyes alert

• Establishing a connection with your audience

Effective Gesturing vs. Ineffective Gesturing

• Finding a balance and avoiding too many gestures

• Avoiding distracting gestures

• Making sure your hands are free

More Practical Tips• Body Language, Gesturing, and Movement– Comfort– Casual yet Commanding– Hand Gestures - Adequate but not extrahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAz-grHMhTE

Effective Movement

Three Reasons for Using Effective Movement

• Breaking the barrier between speaker and audience

• Engaging your audience

• Reflecting Comfort and Confidence

Importance of Proper Posture

• Establishing tone and atmosphere

• Establishing professionalism and credibility

• Maintaining comfort and poise

More Quick and Practical Tips

• The Power of the Pause• Eye Contact• Know the material• Quality Content – and PASSION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmGh3MvLCps

A Few Tips on Movement and Posture

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjGz4PS6sI

Key Elements of VERBAL DELIVERY

• 1. PACING and BREATHING• 2. INFLECTION and EMPHASIS• 3. PROJECTION• 4. VOLUME• 5. ENUNCIATION• 6. COMMAND

Now… Let’s apply these tips

• Keeping in mind all of the previous tips we have discussed, make a LONG list of all the problems with the following speech:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys&feature=related

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg&feature=related

1 SENTENCE, 1 MINUTE ACTIVITY

Guidelines1. Greeting to audience2. Repeat line with pause in between each

repetition3. Each time you read the line, implement different

verbal and non verbal delivery strategies. 4. Continue for one minute.